California officials say four people used bear costume in car insurance fraud scheme
State insurance department said claim of wildlife damage to Rolls-Royce Ghost actually involved human dressed as bearFour individuals in Los Angeles were arrested on Wednesday and charged with insurance fraud after claiming that a bear had damaged their cars, when the bear in question was actually just a person dressed in a bear costume.The California…
How human composting is offering a new alternative to burial and cremation
Most people choose burial or cremation, but human composting is becoming a popular alternative. Tom Harries, CEO of Earth Funeral, explains how it works and why it’s different…
The Human Cost of Japan’s Tech Boom: AI, Robots, and NFTs
Japan strives for a technologically advanced future, as outlined in a document referencing AI, robotics, and digital currencies. The government’s proposals potentially lead to a more controlled digital environment. Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) will ban crypto exchanges from transferring assets to foreign platforms in the event of economic crisis…
Certain Animals Tolerate Spicy Foods Better Than Others
Birds are one type of animal that have adapted to not feel the effects of spicy foods that humans often do…
Singapore’s workplace fairness law hailed as timely but rights group points to gaps
Employers who discriminate against workers based on characteristics such as race, age, sex and nationality could be prosecuted under the proposed law…
Israeli forces’ ‘massive’ forced displacement in Gaza amounts to war crimes: report
A new Human Rights Watch report says the “massive” and “deliberate” forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza carried out by Israeli forces equates to war crimes and crimes against humanity…
First proof-of-mechanism for RNA editing in humans
Nature Biotechnology, Published online: 12 November 2024; doi:10.1038/s41587-024-02481-zFirst proof-of-mechanism for RNA editing in humans…
ProMIS Neurosciences Announces Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Recent Highlights
Presented full dataset from first-in-human Phase 1a clinical trial demonstrating PMN310 was generally well-tolerated with monthly dosing and that PMN310 demonstrated CSF levels indicative of potential target engagement in patients with Alzheimer’s disease On track to initiate Phase 1b clinical trial in patients with Alzheimer’s disease by end of 2024 CAMBRIDGE…Voices for Humanity Unites Canada’s Diverse Cultures Through Human Rights Education with Nicole Crellin
Nicole Crellin leads a campaign to educate millions across Canada on their human rights. Her work has been acknowledged as a driver in helping to reduce tensions between ethnicities in one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world…